Detail 01
25.5–27 in. multi-scale
The supplied description states this range is intended to keep the low F# tight while supporting lead playing.
Product detailSKU #1500000425964
Ernie Ball Music ManJohn Petrucci Majesty 8 8-String Electric Guitar Black Frosting
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8-string John Petrucci Majesty built around multi-scale reach, neck-through access, DiMarzio humbuckers, and Fishman Powerbridge piezo tones.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking an 8-string guitar with a 25.5–27 in. multi-scale length
- Players who want magnetic and piezo sounds in one instrument
- Players who value 24-fret access and neck-through construction
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a six-string guitar
- Players who do not need piezo-equipped or stereo-capable routing
- Left-handed players
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Neck-through construction
The neck continues through the body and is described as providing a minimal heel at the fingerboard-body joint.
Detail 03
Fishman Powerbridge piezo
It adds piezo tones that can be blended with the magnetic humbuckers.
Detail 04
20 dB onboard preamp
It provides an onboard boost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed 8-string instrument.
- 02Its scale length is multi-scale, 25.5–27 inches.
- 03The supplied specification lists a basswood body.
- 04The magnetic and piezo signals can be routed for mono or stereo applications.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is this Majesty 8 associated with?
It was developed closely with John Petrucci and is named the John Petrucci Majesty 8.
02What pickups does it use?
It uses signature slanted DiMarzio Rainmaker and Dreamcatcher humbuckers, plus a Fishman Powerbridge piezo system.
03Can it send separate magnetic and piezo signals?
Yes. The supplied description states that the signals can be routed to separate outputs for mono or stereo applications.
04How many frets and strings does it have?
It has 24 medium-jumbo frets and eight strings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right-Handed
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 8 String
- Scale Length
- Multi-scale
7 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony Radius: 17" Fret size: Medium-jumbo Number of frets: 24 Inlays: Custom Electronics Configuration: HH Neck: DiMarzio Humbucker Bridge: Dreamcatcher Humbucker Pickup switch: 3-Way Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge Tailpiece: Hardtail Tuning machines: Locking Other Number of strings: 8 String Orientation: Right-Handed Country of Origin: United States
- Bridge Type
- Fixed Bridge
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Body Material
- Basswood
- Body Type
- Double-cutaway solidbody
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- platinum
- Source Id
- site51500000425964
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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